Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is any close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits at the expense of the other.

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Example of commensalism?

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Epiphytes growing on tree branches without harming the tree.

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Example of mutualism?

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Honey guide birds and badgers working together to find and consume honey.

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Example of parasitism?

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A tick feeding on a dog, benefiting from the dog's blood while harming the dog.

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What is an epiphyte?

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An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant (usually a tree) for physical support, not for nutrients.

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How does mutualism differ from commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is unaffected.

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What role do honey guide birds play in their mutualistic relationship with badgers?

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They alert and guide badgers to bee hives, benefiting from the honey after the badger has fed.